Hale Lani Strawberry French Toast  | 
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                                            Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes  | 
                                            Ready In: 40 Minutes Servings: 10  | 
                                         
                                        
                                     
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                     Our guests love this dish and write about it in our guest books. I like to make it extra special by topping it with butter I shaped into palm tree, flower and leaf shapes.  Ruth Johnson, Kapaa, Kauai, Hawaii Ingredients: 
                    
                        
                                                2 cups frozen unsweetened strawberries  |  
                                                1/4 cup sugar  |  
                                                1 loaf (1 pound) hawaiian sweet bread  |  
                                                6 eggs  |  
                                                1 cup 2% milk  |  
                                                3 teaspoons vanilla extract  |  
                                                1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon  |  
                                                1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg  |  
                                                1/4 cup canola oil  |  
                                                confectioners' sugar and maple syrup  |  
                                                
                     
                    Directions: 
                    
                        
                            
                                1. Place strawberries in a small bowl; sprinkle with sugar. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight. 2. Slice strawberries and divide between two greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dishes; set aside. 3. Cut bread into 20 slices. In a shallow bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, vanilla, cinnamon and nutmeg. Dip bread in egg mixture. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook French toast in oil in batches for 2-3 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Place over strawberries in prepared dishes. 4. Bake at 350° for 10-15 minutes or until heated through. Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar. Serve with syrup. Yield: 10 servings.                              | 
                         
                         
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